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New groups expand IEEE network

Two new Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) groups: the Women in Engineering (WIE) affinity group and Computer Society student chapter will enhance La Trobe's vibrant engineering and technology
professional community.

Formed in 1963, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world's largest professional
association dedicated to advancing technology for humanity. Through its 400,000 members in 160
countries, the IEEE is a leading authority on a variety of areas: ranging from aerospace
systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric
power and consumer electronics.

La Trobe University has one of the most
active IEEE branches within Australia and our membership is growing rapidly.
The branch provides both professional and technical services to its members, as
well as fostering networking between disciplines.

We
are proud to introduce two new groups to the La Trobe University IEEE branch:
the Women in Engineering Affinity (WIE) group and Computer Society student
chapter. The groups will provide new opportunities, services, activities and enhance
the existing IEEE community at the university.

The IEEE Women in Engineering affinity group will promote and recognise La
Trobe's vibrant community of women in Engineering, Mathematics and Science. Harmony
Yu (Interim chair) and advisor Dr. Song
Wang will lead this initiative and they hope to influence other women to join
the group.

The IEEE Computer Society student chapter aims to be a community for leaders in
computer science and technology by providing information, networking and career
development. The chapter interim chair is James Hegedus and the chapter advisor
is Dr.Eric Pardede.

Both groups have inspiring events planned
for 2015. The Computer Society chapter has an activity in the pipeline, with a "Game
Programming Workshop Series" hosted by Thomas Wright scheduled for Wednesday 25
May.